Entry Level RF Engineer

Crane Company • Chandler, AZ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. This role is for an RF Engineer I at their Chandler, AZ location. The RF Engineer I works under immediate supervision and uses established procedures to perform engineering duties in researching, planning, designing, and developing products for use in the Electronics Space marketplace. The RF Engineer I works on new product designs and existing product designs, modernization, and upgrades, as well as performs extensive analyses to ensure cost, quality, and customer requirements are met. Working within a collaborative Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, the Electrical Engineer I uses analytical thinking and innovation to ensure customer goals are met.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of relevant work experience
• Completed courses in Electromagnetics, RF & Microwave circuits, Analog, and Mixed-signal circuit design.
• Eligibility for access to Controlled Data or Information as only US persons will be considered due to ITAR regulations.
• Ability to undergo a Government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Signal processing and Communications is desired.
• Knowledge of simulation tools like Microwave office / ADS / HFSS is desired.
• Some hands-on experience handling RF equipment in the lab desired.

Responsibilities

• Work under close supervision to gain hands‑on experience researching, planning, designing, and developing products for Defense and Space applications.
• Assist with new product designs and modernization of existing designs to meet cost, quality, and customer requirements.
• Support end‑to‑end systems analysis and contribute to the design of RF and mixed‑signal communications hardware.
• Help with system integration and testing activities to verify product performance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet customer, manufacturing, and internal standards.
• Contribute to the development of test procedures and help ensure product designs comply with internal and external requirements.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement (eligible after 6 months of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level